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Servant Leadership for a Renewed Church September 10–12, 2010 |
7:30 p.m. Friday to 1 p.m. Sunday As much as the church of today is indebted to the vision of the Second Vatican Council, in many ways the church of the 21st century is taking new forms that could not even have been imagined at Vatican II. This workshop will help participants to explore a theology and vision of servant leadership capable of responding to the new pastoral challenges of our time. Presented by Richard Gaillardetz, Ph.D., Professor of Catholic Studies at the University of Toledo. Single Occupancy: $425 Weber Retreat and Conference Center, Adrian, Michigan To register, visit the Weber Retreat and Conference Center online or call (517) 266-4000 |
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“We Live Inside a Story! Do you know what story you are in?” September 24–26, 2010 |
7:30 p.m. Friday to 1 p.m. Sunday The title for this weekend is based on Matrushka dolls (nesting dolls) from Russian and Eastern Europe. We tell our stories, the smallest doll and then work our way out… family, friends, small groups, work, parish, state, country, etc. What would our stories sound like and how would we tell them if we started at the other end with the largest/deepest/truest stories, i.e., the Trinity, the Universe, the Incarnation, the Pascal Mystery, the Spirit in the world, the Spirit in the Church in the world, the Spirit in our worlds, and then the stories we are used to telling? Presented by Megan McKenna, Ph.D., an internationally known author, theologian, storyteller and lecturer. Weber Retreat and Conference Center, Adrian, Michigan To register, visit the Weber Retreat and Conference Center online or call (517) 266-4000 |
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Caritas Veritas Symposium at Dominican University September 28, 2010 |
Dominican University will host the Caritas Veritas Symposium, a campus-wide event to explore the university’s motto, Caritas et Veritas, on Tuesday, September 28 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in River Forest, Illinois.
Through formal papers, panel presentations, roundtable discussions and performances, the Dominican University community will look at the meaning of Caritas et Veritas (Truth and Love) and how the motto can continue to lead the university in the 21st century. Throughout the day, faculty and staff will offer presentations about how love and truth, as well as the university’s mission, fit into the work that they do. The symposium will conclude with academic convocation at 3 p.m. in the Lund Auditorium. During convocation, the Bradford O’Neill Medallion will be presented to Toni Harris, OP, social justice advocate and former Sinsinawa Dominican prioress, and the Clement Davlin, OP Diversity Leadership Award will be presented to Hugh McElwain, professor of theology at Dominican for over 35 years. The symposium is free but registration is required. For more information or to register, visit www.dom.edu/cvsymposium or call (708) 714-9105. |
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Caritas et Veritas Lecture at Dominican University September 30, 2010 |
Timothy Radcliffe, OP, former Master of the Dominican Order, will deliver the 2010 Caritas et Veritas Lecture at Dominican University on Thursday, Sept. 30 at 6 p.m. in the Lund Auditorium, 7900 W. Division Street, River Forest, Illinois. Tickets for the lecture are $10 and can be purchased by calling (708) 714-9105. For more information, visit www.siena.dom.edu. |
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Skills for Facilitating Groups: Three Five-Day Workshops in Process Facilitation Sept/Oct/Dec 2010 |
Designed for those who lead others and who wish to better understand and practice the art and skill of empowering groups. Developed and facilitated by Renee Stevens.
Session 1: Sept. 27-Oct. 1, 2010 Participants will develop…
Enrollment is limited to 16 participants and will be accepted on a first come basis. Cost is $2,000 for tuition and materials. Room and board is $350 per session; $200 for commuters. To register, contact Peg O’Flynn, OP, poflynn@adriandominicans.org, 517-266-4015. Weber Retreat and Conference Center, Adrian, Michigan |
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A Serenity Retreat for Women September 30–October 3, 2010 |
Pre-Retreat: Thursday, September 30 at 7:30 p.m. through Friday at 6 p.m. Sharing our experience, strength and hope through the 12 Steps of AA. Presenters: Cora “Tommie” Dayton and Rose Celeste O’Connell, OP Pre-retreat and Retreat (Thursday-Sunday) Retreat Only (Friday-Sunday) Weber Retreat and Conference Center, Adrian, Michigan To register, visit the Weber Retreat and Conference Center online or call (517) 266-4000
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Piece Work–Soul Work (Quilting Retreat) October 8–10, 2010 |
7:30 p.m. Friday to 1 p.m. Sunday We are each called to be the source of the presence of Christ to others. The soul work portion of this weekend will explore the ways by which we serve and love each other following His example and teachings. The piece work periods allow participant’s ample time for creative pursuit, conversation and quiet thought. The weekend is informal and relaxed. Access to the beautiful grounds and meditative spaces of the Adrian Dominicans provide opportunity for thoughtful reflection. This year’s project is a mystery quilt—the project as well as the weekend will take on its own pattern as each guest immerses herself in the work of the spirit and creative quilting. Ann Hughes believes that piece work and soul work go hand in hand, that both are creative acts of the individual spirit. She has been quilting since 1989. Currently, Ann serves as President and CEO of the Adrian Chamber of Commerce. Barbara Harvey has over 25 years of experience in crafts and quilting. She has worked in local fabric and quilt shops where she has taught several classes on quilting, crafts and basic sewing. Single Occupancy: $300 Weber Retreat and Conference Center, Adrian, Michigan To register, visit the Weber Retreat and Conference Center online or call (517) 266-4000 |
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“Blessed are the Peacemakers”: Following the Nonviolent Jesus in a world of violence October 9, 2010 |
Saturday 9:30 – 4 p.m. (lunch included) Fr. John Dear will share reflections about the world of violence and war, the life of creative nonviolence and peace, Jesus’ active nonviolence, and how we can become contemplatives, activists and prophets of peace and justice to work for a new world without war, poverty, nuclear weapons or global warming. John Dear, SJ is an internationally known voice for peace and nonviolence, who was recently nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by Desmond Tutu. A Jesuit priest, pastor, peacemaker, retreat leader and lecturer, he is the author/editor of 25 books on peace and writes a weekly column for the National Catholic Reporter at www.ncronline.org. Cost: $50 (lunch included) Weber Retreat and Conference Center, Adrian, Michigan To register, visit the Weber Retreat and Conference Center online or call (517) 266-4000 |
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“Contagious Joy” by GUSSY UP YOUR SPIRIT October 13, 2010 |
Wednesday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (lunch included) This gathering will provide an opportunity to be in the present moment and experience the aliveness that flows into it. This day will encourage us to renew within us the joy and enthusiasm of God and challenge us to set the earth on fire by radiating God's contagious joy. Pat Hergenroether, CSJ encompasses warmth and compassion, understanding and acceptance, love and gentleness, all qualities you will recognize through her presentation. Being in her presence you realize that she speaks from her heart, and in turn, touches your soul! Cost: $35 (lunch included) Weber Retreat and Conference Center, Adrian, Michigan To register, visit the Weber Retreat and Conference Center online or call (517) 266-4000 |
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Walking Barefoot on Holy Ground October 22–24, 2010 |
7:30 p.m. Friday to 1 p.m. Sunday Living with our eyes wide open to the world is a great challenge. Yet we are all being asked to become a person of peace and to move with our deepest heart. This level of love and awareness teaches us which things really matter in the life and which to do not. During the retreat we will see how to live and walk with reverence for life. Paula D’Arcy is an author, speaker, playwright and former therapist. Among her best selling books are Gift of the Red Bird, Song for Sarah and Sacred Threshold. Paula is President of Red Bird Foundation which ministers to those in need of healing and hope. In 1975 she survived a drunken driving accident which took the lives of her husband and young daughter, Sarah. Her work stems from this tragedy and her experience of exceeding the pain with an inner love. Single occupancy $350 Weber Retreat and Conference Center, Adrian, Michigan To register, visit the Weber Retreat and Conference Center online or call (517) 266-4000 |
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15-day Pilgrimage in Honor of St Dominic and Our Lady November 4–18, 2010 |
Designed especially for Lay Dominicans and friends of the Dominican Order. Will visit major Dominican sites in Spain, France and Italy, beginning in Madrid and ending in Rome. Led by Fr. George P. Schommer, OP Cost: $3,995 plus $295 departure taxes and fuel surcharge Deposit deadline: April 30, 2010 For more information, call 800-225-7662, e-mail passages@petersway.com, or visit www.petersway.com/individuals.html |
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The Gift and Wonder of Years November 5–6, 2010 |
7:30 p.m Friday to 4 p.m Saturday As we enter our more mature years, we are aware of the many changes in our lives. At times it is easy to concentrate on the diminishment that comes with age. This workshop will explore the grace and wisdom that come with the gift of years and will focus on the spirituality of aging and the many blessings that come with living life fully. There will be time for presentations, quiet reflection and small group sharing. Mary Sue Kennedy, OP is an Adrian Dominican Sister who currently facilitates varied groups, presents workshops and is a spiritual director and retreat director. She has been a member of the Leadership Council of the Adrian Dominicans, Vicar for Religious for the Diocese of Toledo, OH, a Director of Religious Education, Director of Weber Retreat and Conference Center and a teacher. Weber Retreat and Conference Center, Adrian, Michigan To register, visit the Weber Retreat and Conference Center online or call (517) 266-4000 |
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Hildegard of Bingen and the Living Light November 7, 2010 |
3 p.m. Sunday, Holy Rosary Chapel. This will be a lively portrayal of the 12th century German abbess, Hildegard of Bingen. Hildegard returns to share her timeless message of hope, healing and Viriditas (life force), along with anecdotes and intrigues from her remarkable life. Known as “The Sybil of the Rhine,” she became quite well-known throughout Germany in her lifetime for her writing, prophesying and preaching as well as being a healer. Hildegard founded two monasteries and she made four preaching tours after the age of 60. In this one-woman play, Linn Maxwell Keller combines her spirituality and her life-long commitment to music and drama to portray this amazing woman. She performs seven of the many songs Hildegard composed, accompanying herself on the psaltery, medieval harp and organistrum. Hildegard says, “Don’t miss this!” Linn Maxwell Keller has performed on the stages of major orchestras and recital halls across the United States and in 25 foreign countries. As a winner of Joy in Singing, Linn made her New York recital debut at Lincolns Center’s Alice Tully Hall. Linn’s one woman musical Lilli Marlene, played three weeks Off-Broadway in 2008 at the Abingdon Theater to critical acclaim. Donation: $15 Weber Retreat and Conference Center, Adrian, Michigan To register, visit the Weber Retreat and Conference Center online or call (517) 266-4000 |
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Forgiveness Creates our Future December 1, 2010 |
Wednesday, 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m. (lunch included) This workshop will help us “reflect on” where and how we live. Our “past, present and future” determines the quality of our life. Forgiveness is a huge part of recognizing the choices we make and how we exercise our options. Come take a look at where you have been, are living now and the house of your future! Patricia McDonald, OP, Ed.D. has worked in business, church, corporate and hospital environments as an administrator, board member, consultant, educator, presenter, speaker, teacher and international facilitator. She has published three books and several articles. Pat currently holds the position of Professor at Siena Heights University where she teaches online and face-to-face graduate courses. Cost: $35 (lunch included) Weber Retreat and Conference Center, Adrian, Michigan To register, visit the Weber Retreat and Conference Center online or call (517) 266-4000
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Christmas Presence and Presents: Praying with Body, Mind and Spirit December 4, 2010 |
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (lunch included) How often do we go through life not truly present to the moment? During the holidays when the demands on us increase, we can become even more distracted. Unwrap God’s gifts of the season in this tranquil time away from the frenzy. Prepare for Christmas as you deepen your focus and serenity, using your body, mind and spirit to pray with movement, music, Scripture and guided meditation. Bring a journal for some quiet reflection. Basic movements will be taught which can be done by anyone, regardless of experience or physical limitation. Janene Ternes, is a commissioned spiritual director and founder of Prayer in Motion, LLC. She has developed and presented a variety to workshops and individualized programs that teach and inspire holistic forms of prayer for people of all ages. She helps others experience a deeper connection with God, leading to a more loving, peaceful, joyful and fulfilled life. Cost: $45 (lunch included) Weber Retreat and Conference Center, Adrian, Michigan To register, visit the Weber Retreat and Conference Center online or call (517) 266-4000 |
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Looking for Meaning in All the Right Places: A Retreat for Men December 10–11, 2010 |
7:30 p.m. Friday to 4 p.m. Saturday Do you wish to live happier and more honestly? Do you want to live more faithfully and for others? If you do, come and explore some ways to respond to these yearnings. Relying on scripture, wisdom thinkers and our own experiences, we will search for paths to pursue which are important. We will reconsider the value of strengthening our relationships with self, others and God. Jim Kiefer has a master’s degree in Divinity and Theological Studies from St. John Provincial Seminary. Preparation for ministry included studying and traveling throughout the Holy Land. For the last 23 years Jim was in ministry to Lay Ecclesial Ministers as well as encouraging vocations to ministry throughout the six county area of the Archdiocese of Detroit. Jim strongly believes in the importance of the People of God and in the building of sustaining relationships. Single Occupancy: $175 Weber Retreat and Conference Center, Adrian, Michigan To register, visit the Weber Retreat and Conference Center online or call (517) 266-4000 |
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Weaving Faith and Experience: A Woman’s Perspective December 11, 2010 |
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (lunch included) God comes to us in our personal life story. Just as there are seasons of life, so too there are seasons in our human and spiritual journey to God. The day’s presentations are in two parts. Part 1, The Morning of Life, will explore the challenges, opportunities and tasks of the spring and summer of women’s lives, those years between seventeen and forty. Part 2, The Afternoon of Life, will explore those years between 40 and 85 plus. It will focus on the challenges, tasks and questions of the autumn and winter of our lives. Patricia Cooney Hathaway is associate professor of spirituality and systematic theology at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit, MI. She holds a Doctorate degree in systematic theology. Patricia speaks nationally on the topics of theology, spirituality and human and adult spiritual adult development. She is a regular contributor to several publications. Cost: $45 (lunch included) Weber Retreat and Conference Center, Adrian, Michigan To register, visit the Weber Retreat and Conference Center online or call (517) 266-4000 |
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Spiritual Guidance Training January 2011 to November 2012 |
We are now accepting applications for our sixth Spiritual Guidance Training Program, to be held from January 2011 to November 2012. An ecumenical staff leads this two-year program, based on the Christian tradition and enriched by various faith perspectives. Permeating the process and content of the program is a belief in the sacredness of all creation and of human experience as the place of God's revelation. Belief in God's unconditional love for and presence in creation is foundational.
Candidates for this program will need some theological background. Training consists of eight annual three-day sessions, and utilizes several learning styles throughout the two years. All sessions are held at Siena Center, and graduates receive a certificate of completion. Location: Siena Center, Racine, Wisconsin Contact Rita Lui |
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Holy Land Pilgrimage February 20–March 1, 2011 |
Dominican Center at Marywood, a ministry of the Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids, is sponsoring a spiritual pilgrimage to the Holy Land. The dates for the pilgrimage are February 20 – March 1, 2011. Scheduled visits are planned for Haifa, Tiberias, Nazareth, Bethlehem and Jerusalem. Also available is an optional trip extension from March 1-4, 2011, which will include travel to Jordan and Petra. This journey will bring the Bible to life when you walk where Jesus walked; when you stand in the Jordan River where John baptized Jesus; when you are present on the Mount of the Beatitudes—the location of the Sermon on the Mount. You will hear his words echo in your heart. Your hosts are Sister Nancy Brousseau, OP, and Sister Diane Zerfas, OP. For more information, visit the Dominican Center Holy Land page, where you can download a complete itinerary. If you have additional inquiries, email Sister Diane Zerfas at dzerfas@dominicancenter.com. |
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Committed: Can We Stay? How Do We Wish to Grow? — A Retreat for Married Couples February 25-26, 2011 |
7:30 p.m. Friday to 4 p.m. Saturday Together we will consider and reflect on married life—the hopes, the hurts, the healings and the heart it involves. Come with your shared experiences in mind. Come open to some new perspectives on what it takes to live as one and yet flourish as unique persons. Come with the desire to breathe in a new sense of life for you and your marriage. In the context of prayer, honesty and openness, we will explore what sustains this significant and sacred covenant. Patricia Rennie has ministered in the Archdiocese of Detroit for over 35 years. Pat holds a master’s degree in Divinity, a master’s degree in Theological Studies from St. John’s Provincial Seminary and is a trained spiritual director. She is married to her husband, Donald, for 41 years and is the mother of three young adults and grandmother of three. Jim Kiefer has a master’s degree in Divinity and Theological Studies from St. John Provincial Seminary. Preparation for ministry included studying and traveling throughout the Holy Land. For the last 23 years Jim was in ministry to Lay Ecclesial Ministers as well as encouraging vocations to ministry throughout the six county area of the Archdiocese of Detroit. Jim strongly believes in the importance of the People of God and in the building of sustaining relationships. Cost: $250 per couple Weber Retreat and Conference Center, Adrian, Michigan To register, visit the Weber Retreat and Conference Center online or call (517) 266-4000 |
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A Lenten Reflection April 6, 2011 |
Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (lunch included) This day of reflection will invite participants to view the Paschal Mystery through contemporary lenses. Carol Johannes, OP is an Adrian Dominican Sister who has been involved in the ministry of spiritual direction for many years. She has also conducted workshops, addressed many groups exploring issues of spirituality, provided days of prayer and directed retreats throughout the U.S. and beyond. Much of her ministry has been dedicated to educating prospective directors in the Internship Program at the Dominican Center for Religious Development in Detroit, MI. Cost: $35 (lunch included) Weber Retreat and Conference Center, Adrian, Michigan To register, visit the Weber Retreat and Conference Center online or call (517) 266-4000 |
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Take Back the Light April 8, 2011 |
Friday, 7:30 to 9 p.m. Presenter: Jan Phillips Jan Phillips’ quest has led her into and out of a religious community, around the world on a one-woman peace pilgrimage, and across the U.S. on a Honda motorcycle. Blending east and west, art and activism, reflection and ritual, Jan’s transformational keynotes and workshops inspire consciousness and creativity. A visionary with her eye on the future and her heart in the present, she is an invigorating speaker and story-teller who weaves music and images into all her presentations. Cost: $25. Pre-registration required. Weber Retreat and Conference Center, Adrian, Michigan To register, visit the Weber Retreat and Conference Center online or call (517) 266-4000 |
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Creativity as Sacrament: The Mystery, Power and Grace of Self-Expression April 9–10, 2011 |
9:30 a.m. Saturday to 1 p.m. Sunday Whether we consider ourselves aritists or not, we are all in the business of creating our lives and co-creating our culture. Each of us is here to express our potential, to engage in the work of turning thought into matter and Spirit into form. We are the sound of God’s breath and the voice of the earth and our utterances, if conscious, can illumine and heal. Perhaps it is time for an epochal shift from the Age of Information to an Age of Inspiration, an age of conscious creativity that fosters compassion and communion. There is not one of us here who is not a creator. What then are we bringing into the world? What exists now that would not be here were it not for us? What are we inspiring by our words and actions? How are we celebrating the sacrament of our own creativity? Join us for this experience! Presenter: Jan Phillips Single occupancy: $350 (Friday through Sunday); $300 (Saturday–Sunday only) Weber Retreat and Conference Center, Adrian, Michigan To register, visit the Weber Retreat and Conference Center online or call (517) 266-4000 |
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A Celebration of Life: A Retreat for Elders (50+) May 17–20 |
7 p.m. Tuesday to 1 p.m. Friday Life carries with it many opportunities, some of which are realized and others discarded. As we look back on our lives for what are we grateful? What might we need to let go of in order to more fully celebrate the journey of life? This retreat will explore the joys and sorrows, separation and regrets found in our life journey. Along with celebrating persons and events, we will deal with the anger, hurts and frustrations of lost relationships and opportunities. How do we best forgive ourselves and others? Come and join in this prayerful exploration. Mary C. Hopkins, OP is a Dominican Sister of Sinsinawa, Wisconsin. She has worked for many years in the fields of aging and spirituality. In addition to preaching retreats, Mary has a counseling and spiritual direction practice. Single occupancy: $350 Weber Retreat and Conference Center, Adrian, Michigan To register, visit the Weber Retreat and Conference Center online or call (517) 266-4000 |
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Holy Land Pilgrimage at Weber Center June 13-18, 2011 |
Holy Land Pilgrimage at Weber Center Presenters: Carol Johannes, OP; Joanne Podlucky, OP; Cheryl Liske, OP; Anneliese Sinnott, OP. Weber Retreat and Conference Center, Adrian, Michigan To register, visit the Weber Retreat and Conference Center online or call (517) 266-4000 |
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Being Dominican in the 21st Century July 8-11, 2011 |
1 p.m Friday to 1 p.m. Monday The spirit of St. Dominic speaks to the needs of the church and world today as much as it did in Dominic’s time. Following in his footsteps were mystics, missionaries and prophets like Aquinas, Eckhart, Catherine, Angelico and many others, including men and women of the twentieth century who have stretched our vision and challenged our living of the gospel. The presenters will take a look again at Dominican spirituality as they bring forth from the storehouse of wisdom both something old and something new. Come join us for lively discussion, prayer and engaged reflection in common. Presenters: Ann Willits, OP; Don Goergen, OP; Margaret Ormond, OP; Timothy Radcliffe, OP; Patricia Walter, OP; Brian Pierce, OP Single Occupancy: $800 Weber Retreat and Conference Center, Adrian, Michigan To register, visit the Weber Retreat and Conference Center online or call (517) 266-4000
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